A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7779695 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 72065077 epoch_slot_no: 180277 block_no: 7779518 slot_leader_id: 6823557 size: 59997 time: 2022-09-19 23:49:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeca637108be8b4c48b78029054cf2b58cca64b201ae54bcea270c8e8ea86e315Block Operator
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